Social Worker - Early Team

Social Worker - Early Help Team

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Location:

Brent, UK

Salary: £37.52 per hour

Contract Duration: 3 Months

Employment Type:

Locum

Step into an exciting opportunity as a Social Worker with the Early Help Team for the London Borough of Brent. If you have experience and enthusiasm for supporting families and children, this locum role is your next venture. Located at the Brent Civic Centre (HA9 0FJ
), this position offers the flexibility to match your work‑life balance needs, with core hours from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Prefer different hours? Options like 8am to 6pm for a four‑day week, or other variations, including part‑time work, are available.

• Joining us as a locum Social Worker offers you a range of exciting benefits beyond the competitive hourly rate.
• Work dynamically and independently while broadening your professional network across social services.
• Enjoy the flexibility to tailor your work hours according to your lifestyle, maintaining a well‑desired balance between professional commitments and personal time.
• Gain invaluable experience by working in a diverse community such as Brent, a vibrant part of London with plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in your profession.

• Conduct Core Assessments, pre‑birth assessments, and risk assessments.
• Perform Section 47 Child Protection investigations.
• Draft and deliver statements for court proceedings.
• Complete Section 7 and 37 reports for the court.
• Represent the authority by providing evidence in court.
• Conduct home visits to monitor and safeguard children.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date case records.
• Organise and lead core group meetings.
• Collaborate closely with other professionals to provide comprehensive support.
• Execute joint investigations and interviews with the police.
• Start and manage care proceedings.
• Implement and review Care Plans.
• Supervise contact sessions.
• Prepare detailed case conference reports.
• Attend case conferences and strategy meetings.
• Develop and oversee Child in Need plans.

Brent is a dynamic and diverse location to live and work, filled with cultural vibrancy and a strong sense of community. From its well‑connected transport links to its rich historical sites and lively local events, working in Brent is more than just a job—it’s a lifestyle choice that welcomes you to be part of a thriving community. Join us and experience all that Brent has to offer!